In 214-216 Vote On Tuesday, the House voted against impeaching the head of the Department of Homeland Security. Alejandro Mayorkas, meaning the articles of impeachment were not passed by the floor and sent to the Senate.
Three out of four Republicans voted against moving forward with impeachment. reportedly Also included were Reps. Tom McClintock of California, Mike Gallagher of Wisconsin, and Ken Buck of Colorado. The fourth Republican to vote against it, Rep. Blake Moore of Utah, said he switched his vote as a procedural ploy that would allow the conference to return the issue to the floor in the future, according to the paper. It is said that the hill.
one of the articles declared Mr. Mayorkas “deliberately and systematically refuses to comply with immigration laws, undermines national security, fails to maintain border controls, violates public safety, violates the Constitution’s rule of law and separation of powers, and violates the American people.” “It caused clear damage.” People of the United States. ”
Another article alleges that Mayorkas “deliberately made false statements to Congress and the American people to conceal the devastating consequences of his willful and systematic refusal to comply with the law and fulfill his statutory obligations.” “They betrayed the public’s trust by avoiding legal oversight.” He also betrayed the public’s trust by willfully refusing to fulfill his statutory duty to control borders and prevent illegal immigration, despite the dire consequences of abandoning that duty. ”
“Alejandro N. Mayorkas, therefore, warrants impeachment and trial, removal from office, and disqualification from holding and enjoying any public office of honor, trust, or benefit under the United States,” the articles conclude. .
according to new york times magazine In an article posted last week, Mayorkas was asked about his impeachment push, saying, “I have to say that I am intensely focused on this job. I have tremendous confidence in my integrity. I am extremely proud of the people I have worked with.” Do the work, that’s my answer. When asked if he thought the process was legitimate, he said, “I don’t think it has any basis. I think it’s a political process, and I’m not involved in politics.” I’m engaged in work.” ”
According to data from U.S. Customs and Border Protection, number Since President Joe Biden took office in 2021, the number of encounters at the Southwest land border has increased significantly. That number jumped to 101,099 in Biden’s first full month in office in February 2021, but rose to a staggering 302,034 in December 2023. The U.S. Border Patrol has recorded 249,785 encounters between ports of entry along the Southwest border.” CBP. “The total number of individuals encountered by CBP along the Southwest border in December was 302,034.”
Mayorkas is sworn to He was sworn in as DHS Secretary on February 2, 2021.
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